Disclaimer: Some links in my review for Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. Whether or not you make a purchase is entirely up to you. A version of this book review first appeared in The Lesbrary. Summary SomethingContinueContinue reading “Something to Talk About Review”
Author Archives: Meagan Kimberly
How to Write a Nonfiction Book Review
Before taking on how to write a nonfiction book review, I wrote a post about the anatomy of a book review and my formula. While it works well for fiction, nonfiction may not follow that same outline. Nonfiction covers a wide range, from memoirs to poetry collections to academic examinations of society, culture, and politics.ContinueContinue reading “How to Write a Nonfiction Book Review”
Ecuador Revisited in 2024
The first time I visited Ecuador in 2011, I wanted to find a connection with my father’s homeland. The second time I went in 2018, I sought a deeper connection with my heritage, especially with where my last name comes from. When I returned in 2024, for the first time with the whole family andContinueContinue reading “Ecuador Revisited in 2024”
mad woman: The Folklore Chronicles
In Taylor Swift’s album folklore, the song “mad woman” takes on how sexism and misogyny force women to hold back their anger. I decided to tackle that subject with the same quiet ferocity in the form of an acrostic. we’re all a little mad Everyone says smile and playNice, so I flash my pearly whitesOpenContinueContinue reading “mad woman: The Folklore Chronicles”
Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution Review
Disclaimer: Some links in my review for Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution by Shiri Eisner are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. Whether or not you make a purchase is entirely up to you. A version of this book review first appeared in The Lesbrary.ContinueContinue reading “Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution Review”
The Bookworm Guide to Budgeting
The life of a bookworm is not a cheap one. Reading can be an expensive hobby. But there are ways to save money without sacrificing the joys of finding new books to add to your shelves. Libby & Hoopla Hacks You can attach more than one library card to the Libby app to access multipleContinueContinue reading “The Bookworm Guide to Budgeting”
Antarctica: The Journey of a Lifetime
In January 2024, for my 33rd birthday, I had the opportunity to go on an Antarctica expedition. I work for a luxury expedition cruise company, so that’s how I got the chance to do this once-in-a-lifetime journey. The cruise included a few other adventures along the way. Buenos Aires, Argentina It all started with aContinueContinue reading “Antarctica: The Journey of a Lifetime”
invisible string: The Folklore Chronicles
The next poem in my series for The Folklore Chronicles, a poetic journey inspired by Taylor Swift’s album, is a piece for the song “invisible string.” the clues I didn’t see I always dreamed of sharing my spoton Hollywood Beach with someone special.tell them about summer days with friendsclimbing the ramp up to the lifeguardContinueContinue reading “invisible string: The Folklore Chronicles”
Perfect on Paper Review
Disclaimer: Some links in my review for Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. Whether or not you make a purchase is entirely up to you. A version of this book review first appeared in The Lesbrary. Summary of PerfectContinueContinue reading “Perfect on Paper Review”